srm
Well-known member
Am updating notes for a commercial users VHF course and have added the following warning. Have posted this on a 'just in case basis', as many of you are probably already aware of the following:
As from 1 February 2005 the Coastguard watch on Ch 16 has been downgraded from a dedicated headphone watch to a loudspeaker watch.
Ships are no longer obliged to keep a listening watch on Ch 16.
You can not rely on a VHF Ch16 distress being heard if a DSC Alert has not been sent.
Sean
As from 1 February 2005 the Coastguard watch on Ch 16 has been downgraded from a dedicated headphone watch to a loudspeaker watch.
Ships are no longer obliged to keep a listening watch on Ch 16.
You can not rely on a VHF Ch16 distress being heard if a DSC Alert has not been sent.
Sean